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Acer 'Summer Surprise'

Acer 'Summer Surprise' is a striking deciduous maple admired for its colourful foliage that provides outstanding interest from spring through autumn before developing brilliant shades of orange, scarlet, and crimson. Its elegant branching habit makes it an exceptional specimen tree for gardens, courtyards, and lifestyle properties. Easy to grow in New Zealand conditions, this hardy maple offers year round beauty with minimal maintenance.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:6.50 m
Spread:5.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17546

How to grow Acer 'Summer Surprise' in NZ

Acer 'Summer Surprise' grows best in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced slow release fertiliser each spring and mulch annually to retain soil moisture and improve soil quality.

Acer 'Summer Surprise' care tips

Acer 'Summer Surprise' requires little maintenance beyond removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches during winter. Water young trees during prolonged dry weather and keep mulch clear of the trunk. Once established it is hardy and dependable across a wide range of New Zealand conditions.

Acer 'Summer Surprise' size, spacing, and growth rate

Acer 'Summer Surprise' typically grows 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide over many years. Space trees around 5 metres apart to allow the canopy to develop naturally. Growth is moderate, producing an attractive long lived specimen tree.

Landscaping uses for Acer 'Summer Surprise'

Acer 'Summer Surprise' is ideal as a specimen tree in larger gardens, parks, courtyards, and lifestyle properties. Its colourful foliage provides an eye catching focal point throughout the growing season while the graceful canopy adds structure and summer shade.

Why buy Acer 'Summer Surprise' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ's most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality maple trees that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Acer 'Summer Surprise' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.

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